Pramila Jayapal first Indian American woman to preside
over US house.
She is the first elected to Congress in 2016
preside over the House and served the most diverse Congress in the nation’s
history.
She presided over the House as a Temporary
Speaker.
The House Democrats rotate for the ceremonial
position of presiding over the chamber.
She became the first South Asian American woman
to preside over the US House of Representatives.
A record number of 17 Asian Americans serve in
Congress with 14 in the House and three in the Senate house.
About Pramila
Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal is an American politician and
activist from the State of Washington
She serves as the U.S. Representative from
Washington’s 7th congressional district.
It includes most of Seattle as well as suburban
areas of King County.
